Two days later. Lucas has packed
a small bag of essentials, ready to
leave for the city. Thomas watches
from the doorway, his heart heavy
and confused. He knows he cannot
stop Lucas, but the fear of losing
him to the same fate, Leonardo
thought of and kept him hidden all
this years.
"If you are really set on going, there's
something you need to understand.
The city is not some play ground.
The legacy you're going to fill. It's a
battlefield. Full of men in vampire
clothings, waiting to devour even
their very bloodline, just for power."
Thomas mumbled giving a serious
warning.
"I'm not afraid of them. I can take
care of myself." Lucas uttered,
grabbing his bag.
"This is not about fighting, Lucas.
This is about survival. You need to
be smart, keep your head down.
Trust no one, especially those who
claim to be your allies." Thomas
continues in his warning to Lucas.
Lucas shoulders his pack, putting
on his father's old coat. A reminder
of the legacy he never knew. He
looks at Thomas, a mixed of
defiance and gratitude in his eyes.
"I know uncle. But I can't live in
hiding anymore. I need answers.
"don't forget to wait on Alex. He is
the only one, your father trusts. And
only him, can help you navigate
through does Walls. He will guide you
in every information you will need
out there. Thomas mumbling.
"Uncle, how are you sure? He should
be trusted." Lucas uttered with doubt
crossed his face.
"Lucas. Alex has been watching you
from beginning. He is the only one
your father entrust with every of his
secrets. if there is any one that will
lead you to victory, in your quest.
Then be rest assured, that Alex is the
man. without worry, I'm certain Alex
is the man to trust. Thomas says.
Thomas hesitates for a moment,
then opens a drawer and pulls out
a small wooden box. He hands it to
Lucas.
"Your father wanted you to have
this, but only when the time was
right." Thomas stated.
Lucas opens the box to find a well
design Silver ring with his father's
family crest. He slips it onto his
finger, feeling the weight of the
responsibility that now falls on him.
Lucas looking at the ring uttered.
"What does it mean?"
"It's the symbol of his empire. That
ring will open doors for you, but
it will also put a target on your back.
Be careful who sees it." Thomas
mumbled with concern in his eyes.
Lucas closes the box and places
it in his bag, nodding in
understanding.
"Will be back uncle, I swear it.
Lucas assures.
Thomas steps forward, placing a
hand on Lucas's shoulder, full of
confidence in him, his voice
soft but full of emotion.
"hey boy, I know you can do it.
there is no better time than now, to
go out there and make the Leonardo
name great again. put them in their
place. clean up the mess and come
back to me safe. Thomas intoned
been supportive
Lucas gives a final nod before
turning his gaze towards the cottage,
where he's lived his whole life.
As tears clouds his eyes. Without
another word he rides off toward
the city, the horizon darkening
with the looming shadows of his
father's empire.
As Lucas rides away, Thomas stands
in the doorway, watching him disappear
into distance. His eyes filled
with concern, but there is a glimmer
of pride as well.
Thomas thought to himself.
' You've got your father's spirit, Lucas.
But don't let it destroy you like it did
to him.